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True Crime S4 Episode 28: A Dingo Ate My Baby

The Housewife Did It··6 August 2026·52 min

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Picture it- you’re in an acting class and it’s time to practice accents. You hear the typical: Boston, “Pahk the cah in the cahpahk”; British, “Pip, pip, cheerio”; Southern, “Bless your heart”; New York, “Aye! I’m walk-in’ here!”; Alaskan, “I can see Russia from my house”; and Australian obviously has all the good ones- “Put a shrimp on the barbie,” “Naur,” “Oi! A dingo ate my baby!” Have you ever wondered where these regional catch phrases come from? Today, we’re going to discuss the real story behind the phrase, “a dingo ate my baby.”Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @housewifediditpod Check out our website and merch at https://the-housewife-did-it.square.siteUse discount code MARY788 on any orders from Evry Jewels for money off of your order, including sale items!Use code HDI20 at Doich Foods for 20% off of snacking cookie dough, available in chocolate chip, sugar cookie, fudge brownie, and birthday cake. Sources:WikipediaMy Favorite Murder